Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 52, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 July 1927 — Page 10

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Playing the Field

■With Billy Evans -

0 ITCHING records do not always give credit where it is due. Since the origin of baseball, many experts have tried to figure

out some system of rating that would tell the true worth of the various pitchers, but, as yet, no one has succeeded. What pitcher gets credit for winning the game? Many a sports editor has often wrestled with such a problem, trying to reach a

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proper d.ecision\in a'game in which three or four twirlers have performed for the victorious team. Only recently Pitcher Burke of the Washington club received credit for winning a game in which he pitched only one ball to retire the side, the bases being filled when he ascended the mound. It was the eighth inning and the score was a tie. In the ninth his team made two runs, he being removed for a pinch hitter. The man who relieved him allowed one run in the last of the ninth and Washington won out. Crediting the victory to Burke, who pitched only one ball in the eighth inning, hardly seems fair, since the other pitcher, who had worked up to that time, didn’t even get honorable mention. TOUGH ON ROOKIE mHE two games on Fourth of July between Chicago and Cincinnati of the National League offered another concrete example of the injustice of the present rules relative to games won and lost. Guy Bush, as relief pitcher, was credited with the two wins the Cubs scored over the Reds. He richly earned the award in one of the games, while in the other it was pretty much of a gift' It was in the first game that the injustice of awarding the victory to Bush was very apparent, although there was no alternative under the scoring rules. For nine innings Southpaw Brillheart of Chicago had held Cincinnati to three hits and one run. In the last of the ninth a pinch hitter was sent in for Brillheart and he could do no more than strike out. Bush pitched the first half of the tenth session and held the Reds, while Chicago put over the deciding run in its half, ending the game. DESERVED THIS WIN mN the second game Bush took the rubber ' after cinnati had scored three runs off Osborn in the first two innings. During the rest of the game he held the Reds scoreless, allowing only three hits. Late batting rallies on the part of the Cubs put over six runs and Chicago won out after a very disappointing start. Bush richly deserved cr/sdit for that victory. Os course it can be pointed out that when Bush took up the burden with the score a tie, he stood to lose the game unless he held the opposition. And if one is liable to lose, he should have an equal right to victory, if his club goes over. However, for Brillheart, who had pitched magnificently for nine innings, to get no credit whatever, hardly seems fair. Someone once suggested a method of splitting the wins. This suggestion got nothing more than a laugh, yet it had some logic. Under such a system Brillheart and Bush each would have received credit for a half game. SOUDERS SETS RECORD Hoosier Race Driver Wins Roby Feature in Fast Time. Bu Times Snecial CHICAGO, July 11.—George Souders, Lafayette, Ind., and winner of the 500-mile Indianapolis Memorial Day classic, won the seventy-five mile feature event at the Roby track here Sunday. Souders set a new track record finishing the race in 41 seconds over the one hour mark.

With Semi-Pros and Amateurs

Lincoln and Rushville Taillights battled to a 4-4 tie at Rushville Sunday. The game was called at the end of the seventh inning on account of rain. The Highways will play the Louisville White Sox at Louisville next Sunday. For games write Gus Fleming, 2129 Massachusetts Ave.. or call Cherry 6774. DANVILLE. Ind., July 11.—Indianapolis Triangles added another victory to their trine here Sundav, defeating the Danville B own. 8 to 4. Hofman, Triangle hurler, "llowed five hits and struck out ten. Score: Triangles 000 032 210—8 10 3 Danville 000 003 001J3 5 5 Triangles desire a game for next Sunday. Call Drexel 6664. Universal A. C.s defeated the Zionsville team at Zionsville Sunday. It was the latter's first defeat of the season. Baldus hurled good ball for two and one-third inning. but was given poor support. He was relieved by McCurdy who dla not allow a hit for the remaider of the contest. Red Srvin and Glen Williams starred at bat for the Universals. Score: Universal 204 130 023—15 19 9 Zionsville 034 000 000— 7 6 3 Baldus, McCudv and Aichorhn. Williams; Woods, McGee, Price ayd Way. Indianapolis Casting Company team defeated the Hoosier A. C.s Sunday, 5 to 0. Phillips allowed the Hoosiers two hits. Out-of-town games are desired -by the winners. Write 530 N. Traub Ave„ or call Belmont 1688-M after 6 p. m. and ask for Phillips. 16,178 SEE GAMES Bu United Press MILWAUKEE, July 11.— The Milwaukee Brewers fell on Maun for twenty hits and eighteen runs, beating the Toledo Hens, 18 to 1, in the first game of a double-header Sunday. In the second the locals got' twelve hits off Wisner to win, 4-1. A crowd of 16,178 attended, setting a Milwaukee record,

Bobby Jones Turns in 76 on First Round of British Open

Hoosiers and Millers Even in Twin Bill Six-Game Series Starts With Each Winning One —Holke Shines. Bu Times Soecial MINNEAPOLIS. July 11. A double-header opened the six-game Indian-Miller series here Sunday and it was split, the locals capturing the first tilt, 8 to 7, and the Hoosiers the second, 5 to 3. The third battle between the Kels and Betzelites was to be staged this afternoon. The Tribesmen wcjn one and lost two over the week-end, the Saturday conflict with the Saints being dropped, 6to 3. Burwell pitched Saturday. Miller fans saw plenty of. excitement Sunday. In the opener the Indians were battling hard in the ninth and had runners on the paths when the last out was made on) a great catch by Duncan, and in the afternoon finale, which was cut to seven innings by the Sunday closing law, the Millers barely were retired in time to enable the Indians to win. A fine catch of a foul by Snyder ended this one. The Indians outhit Millers in both contests, 14 to 12, and 8 to 7. Holke poled two home runs and three singles in the first tilt to feature the batting. Yoter was outstanding in the second with a double and triple. Koupal, Speece and Burwell were the Tribe pitchers in the Sunday opener and Carl Boone hurled-the wind-up setto. $20,000 Events on Circuit Card * Bu United Press TOLEDO, Ohio, July 11.—Two $20,000 races, a trotting and a pacing event, are on this week’s program for the initial meeting of the Grand Circuit harness racing season, opening here today. The Class Eight Page Dairy pace on Tuesday will carry prices of $20,000 and the Class Ten Hotel Secor'-trot on Thursday will be worth a like amount. The Grand Circuit will move to Detroit next week and will hold a two weeks’ program at North Randall, Ohio in August.

Baseball’s Big Five

Bu United Press Ty Cobb hit a double and three singles in six times up. Quieting down after his two home runs of Saturday, Babe Ruth went hitless in five attempts. Gehrig’s double was his only safety in four times up. Hornsby dropped another rung in the “Big Five” standing when he failed to hit safely in six tries. Speaker made two singles in five times at bat. —Averages— AB. H. Pet, H. R. Gehrig 313 124 .396 28 Ruth 276 1 101 .366 29 Cobb 243 87 .358 2 Hornsby 297 103 .347 15 Speaker ; 288 99 .343 0 OHIO STATE’S BEST Arlie Tarbert, who recently joined the Boston Red Sox, is said 1 to be the best outfielder in Ohio State baseball history. Tarbert is versatile in that he can play anywhere in the outfield, was once a catcher and served as pitcher for the Buckeyes in some games last year.

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Defending Champion Has Difficulty on Two Holes at St. Andrews. MEHLHORN AROUND IN 73 207 Golfers Start Play Over Two Courses. . Bu United Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, July 11. —Bobby Jones had two 6s on the first eighteen holes of play in the British open golf championship today and presented a card of 76 when he finished the round on the famous old course. “Wild Bill” Mehlhorn, also playing the old course, had a 73. Golias in Lead Rene Golias, young French player, assumed the lead in the late afternoon when he returned a card of 71. Aubrey Boomer, England, had 73, and Larry Nablioltz, United States, 77. E. R. Wh.tcombe, British professional, registered a 72. Cyril Tolley, another British veteran, had a 73. Charles H. Gadd, British veteran, had a 9 72. C. 'A. Whitcombe ranked high with a 74. W. Kennett of Florida had a 77. Joe Kirkwood had a 75 on the old course. John G. Anderson, New York, played the new course and brought in Silas M. Newton of Siwanoy, New York, scratched. Jones shot splendid golf for the most part, but encountered difficulty on the fifth and seventeenth holes. He went into a bunker on the fifth and his second shot also found a bunker ■on the next to the home hole. Jones’ Card Par for the course is 73. Jones’ card: Out 454 464 434—38 In 4 454 464—38—76 J. Crane, another American, brought in a 92. The name of Tommy Armour, American open champion who abandoned plans to enter the British tournament, was scratched. Jones, defending champion, was favored to retain his title today, as he and a dozen or so other Americans among the 207 golfers entered, set out over the two courses this historic playground offers. To Reverse Order Half of the entries in the qualifying rounds went around the old course today while the others were assigned to the rolling new course. The order will be reversed Tuesday. Heavy showers swept St. Andrews during the morning and an adverse wind came as a further handicap' to the golfers. Arthur Havers was looked upon as the principal British hope in the tournament.

Hennessey Loses to George Lott Bu Times Soecial DAYTON, Ohio, July 11.—By taking a hard-fought five-set match from Johnny Hennessey of Indianapolis, George Lott of Chicago was crowned Western singles tennis champion here Sunday. The score was 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Lott paired with Lucien Williams of Chicago also annexed the doubles title with a four-set triumph over Hennessey and Emmet Pare of Chicago, 5-6, 7-5, 6-5, 6-2. The point score in the singles final: —First Set — Hennessey 41242341 2—23—3 Lott /... 2 4 4 2 4 5 1 4 4—30—6 —Second Set— Lott 1035422 I—l B—2 Hennessey 4453144 4—29—6 —Third Set— Lott 4 1 2 4 4 4 7 4—30—6 Hennessey 1 4 4 1 2 0 5 2—19—2 • —Fourth Set — Lott 454424024 1—30—4 Hennessey 236046441 4—34—6 —Fifth Set— • Lott 411543440 4—30—6 Hennessey 1 44305114 0—23—4 BRITISH ARE DUE 811 United Press NEW YORK, July 11.—The British polo team, which will play the American four for the international title, was scheduled to arrive from England today on the S. S. Minnetonka. TO, TRY COMEBACK Bit United Press NEW YORK, July 11.—Black Gold, 1924 Kentucky Derby winner, may attempt a comeback, it was reported in racing circles here.

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Coach Clark Expected to Lead Butler ‘Potsy’, Former lllini Star, Talks With Local College Officials. George (Potsy) Clark, former Illinois athlete, held a long conference with Butler University authorities today and it was indicated he would sign to become ■football and baseball coach and perhaps athletic director also. Clark is slated to succeeed Paul Hinkle, whose resignation was asked some time ago. Clark is assistant football mentor and head baseball coach at Minnesota University and is regarded highly in collegiate athletic circles. Clark arrived from Minneapolis this morning in response to the invitation of Butler officials. He is popular and satisfied at Minnesota, but said he is willing to sever his connections at the Gopher institution if the Butler opportunity offers more money and coachmg prestige. Another task for Butler is the appointment of anew graduate manager of athletics to succeed Justus Paul. Handy Mandy’s recent record for a mile and one-half made at Latonia is likely to stand for several years. ' "

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x ! Big Four Team ' |ii|f Reaches Seconc ■. Indianapolis Big Four A. A. nim climbed to second place in the Bi| m BBBBHi Four League of ten clubs by knock

NORMAN WILSON

A former Canadian boxer, Norman Wilson, now with the Frank Churchill stable, Chicago, has been in hard training for his scrap with Emil Baksic, Gary, at Ft. Harrison Tuesday njght. The middleweights meet in me main go of ten rounds. Both battlers are former amateur champions. Captain Clark, Harrison matchmaker, saw Wilson work out in Chicago and figures the former Moose Jaw boy is of the aggressive type. Baksic is no stranger in Indianapolis and the fans knew his worth as a willing mixer.

Big Four Team Reaches Second Indianapolis Big Four A. A. nine climbed to second place in the Big Four League of ten clubs by knocking off the Cincinnati Big Four team in Cincy /Saturday in a double header, 4 to 3 and 13 to 4. The Hoosiers slammed out seven hits in the first tilt and fourteen in the second. Price and Miller were the winning pitchers Scores:. (First Game) Indianapolis 300 000 001—4 7 2 Cincinnati 000 200 010—3 7 0 Batts ries—Price and Hilton; Mlnogue and Stqaibeck. % iSecond Game) Indianapolis 043 004 200—13 14 0 Cincinnati 000 110 200— 4 7 2 WILCOX IS WINNER Bu Times Soecial .... LINTON, Ind., July 11.—Howard Wilcox, Indianapolis race driver, driving E. and R. Special here Sunday won the twenty-five mile race in 27:05. Bill Cummings, Indianapolis, was second and Ben Bennefield, Indianapolis, third.

Lee Nelson Sets Up New Course Mark Shoots Sensational Golf Over Week-End —Other and Gossip. Lee Nelson, popular pro at the Indianapolis Country Club, was in prime form over the week-end and turned in some sensational scores on his home course. Friday Nelson went around in 71 and followed up Saturday with a 69, breaking the course record of 70. Sunday Lee broke his new record with a 68. Nelson, always a consistent shooter, was playing in alomst perfect fashion. Par for the Country Club is 72. W. H. Stafford, Sr., and son, W. H., Jr., captured the father and son tournament at the Country Club with a net score of 76. The gross count was 93 with a handicap of 17. South Bend will be well represented at the women’s State championship tournament to be staged at Ft. Wayne, July 27 to Aug. 2. Reports from South *Bend indicate that at least twenty women players will invade Ft. Wayne for the big meet of the season, sponsored by the Indiana Women’s Golf Association. A large number of local women golfers are to compete in a tournament at the Country Club Tuesday

JULY 11,1927

Major Homer Leaders

National Williams, Philadelphia, 15; Wilson* Cubs, 15; Hornsby, Giants, 15; Webb, Cubs, 12; Terry, Giants, 10. American Ruth, Yankees, 29; Gehrig, Yankees, 28; Lazzeri, Yankees, 14; Simmons, Philadelphia, 13; WIN liams, St. Louis, 8. which is expected to put them on edge for the approaching Stata meet. The event Tuesday will ba promoted by the Indianapolis women’s organization. R. I. Blakeman defeated George Jones in the finals of the first flight for the Hatfield trophy at Highland over the week-end. Ed Lenno* dropped E. S. Gilchrist in the sec* ond flight while P. T. Hurt and V, Martin are scheduled to meet in thal third flight final Wednesday. DENMARK VS. FRANCS Finals Reached in European Davit Cup Competition. | Bu United Press PRAGUE, July 11.—Denmark de* seated Czecho-Slavakia, threat matches to two, in the semi-final round of European zone Davis cufll tennis play, and will meet Franc# ifi the finals. Jan Kozeluh of Czecho-Slovakiai defeated Alex Petersen of Denmark Sunday, 6-4, 12-10, 6-3, giving botfl nations two victories and in a dra matic and deciding singles mate Hi E. Ulrich of Denmark defeated F, Rohrer of Czecho-Slovakla, 6-4, 6-4* 10-8. J